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Emerge in EM is a dynamic podcast dedicated to exploring the cutting edge of Emergency Medicine Education, Resuscitation, and Global health Empowerment. Each episode brings together leading experts, frontline healthcare professionals, and change-makers from around the world to discuss the latest advancements, case studies, and innovations shaping the field of EM. Whether you're a seasoned emergency physician, an aspiring medical student, or a global health enthusiast, Emerge in EM delivers insightful conversations and practical knowledge to elevate your skills and broaden your understanding of life-saving care. Tune in for in-depth discussions that not only address clinical excellence but also emphasize the global movement towards equity and empowerment in emergency medicine.

Recent Episodes

E22: Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of EMERGE in EM, Dr. Mohamed Hagahmed sits down with cardiology fellow Dr. Njeri Kuria to discuss Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)—an often underrecognized cause of acute myocardial infarction that predominantly affects young and otherwise healthy women. Through a real clinical case, they explore how SCAD presents, why it's frequently mistaken for more common conditions, how it's diagnosed, and what makes its management fundamentally different fro...

45 MIN

E21: The public health brief: Hantavirus

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Public Health Briefs — a new series from EMERGE in EM where we break down the public health stories shaping our world through the lens of emergency medicine, critical care, and frontline science. In this episode, we tackle the growing public concern surrounding hantavirus after recent viral headlines and online speculation sparked fear across social media. Joined by infectious disease specialist Dr. Yassin, I take a deep dive into what hantavirus actually is, how i...

39 MIN

E20: The vasopressor debate: Epinephrine or Norepinephrine after cardiac arrest

Send us Fan Mail What happens after the pulse comes back? In this episode, we dive into one of the most practical — and controversial — questions in post-cardiac arrest care: Which vasopressor should clinicians reach for first after ROSC? Epinephrine or norepinephrine? Joining me is Dr. Nathalie Van Der Rijst, pulmonary and critical care physician from Philadelphia, for an energetic and evidence-driven debate exploring the physiology, pharmacology, real-world logistics, and limitations of cur...

31 MIN

E19: The legacy of Freedom House with Chief Moon

Send us Fan Mail As an emergency physician and someone who loves EMS, I’ve always believed that we should understand the history of the systems we work in. But the truth is, many clinicians today don’t realize how modern paramedicine actually began. Before paramedics existed, an ambulance call in many cities meant a police wagon. There were no trained providers in the back, no oxygen, no medications—just a ride to the hospital. That changed in Pittsburgh in the late 1960s with the creation of...

42 MIN

E18: Caring for the fasting patient

Send us Fan Mail What happens when life-saving care collides with deeply held faith? As Ramadan begins this month, millions of patients around the world will be fasting—and many of them will still come to the emergency department sick, unstable, and in need of urgent care. In this episode of EMERGE, we dive into the real-world challenges of caring for the fasting patient, from hypotension and sepsis to IV fluids, medications, and shared decision-making in high-acuity settings. Joined by Dr. L...

35 MIN